Backgrounder - Support for Délices d’Antan, Mélymax, and C.C.T. Paper

November 14, 2018 – Berthierville, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Lanaudière-region businesses Délices d’Antan, Mélymax and C.C.T. Paper will be able to further enhance their activities with the help of a total of $413,405 in repayable contributions from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

The announcement was made today by David Lametti, MP for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Honourable Navdeep Bains. The funding, granted by the Government of Canada will allow the recipient businesses to achieve their established objectives. Their respective projects will generate a total investment of almost $1.5 million and will result in the creation of nine new jobs in the Lanaudière region.

The funding is granted through the Quebec Economic Development Program.

Industries Mélymax Inc.

Repayable contribution of $171,500 out of a total investment of $365,000

Created in 1997, Mélymax is a manufacturing company that specializes in the design, production and marketing of high-end custom-made steel doors for the residential market. Its products are designed using materials with high quality standards, which sets the company apart in a market with very significant barriers to entry.

Through the project, the company aims to enhance its productivity and increase its production capacity. Specifically, the project involves the acquisition of digital equipment, including a digitally-controlled cutter, which will allow certain operations to be automated; and the upgrading of its ERP system to ensure machine connectivity and thus the evolution towards Industry 4.0.

Délices d’Antan Inc.

Repayable contribution of $162,500 out of a total investment of $955,000

Founded in 2003, Délices d'Antan is a family business that makes local bakery products, including potato doughnuts, a unique preservative-free product that does not contain eggs, making it a good alternative for people with allergies.

The objective of the project is to enhance the company’s productivity and increase its production capacity. The project involves the acquisition of a new plant and state-of-the-art equipment. The larger surface area will allow for the addition of an automated production line, which will have a tangible impact on the production chain and will also reduce the risks for workers.

C.C.T. Paper Inc.

Repayable contribution of $79,405 out of a total investment of $158,810

Founded in 1996, C.C.T. Papers specializes in the conversion and printing of waterproof insulation membranes for the construction sector (for walls and roofs), as well as the manufacturing of industrial packaging products (using flexographic printing) made of flat cardboard, kraft paper or polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester membranes.

The goal of the project is to improve the company’s productivity and enhance its production capacity. The project involves automating part of the production chain through the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment including an automated winder and a two-colour press.

Summary

• Number of projects: 3
• Number of jobs created: 9
• CED funding: $413,405
• Total investment generated by these projects: $1,478,810